Source / Te Papa Tohunga Māori conducted a pre-dawn hautapu ceremony at Te Papa on Friday to launch the first Matariki public holiday. The ceremony was led by Sir Pou Temara.
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Matariki Book links world as one
The indigenous traditions surrounding Matariki is the subject of a new book co-authored by Māori astronomer, Professor Rangi Matamua and broadcaster Miriama Kamo.
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Matariki: No fireworks or possums please
Astronomer Dr Rangi Matamua, who chairs an advisory group guiding the government on the creation of the inaugural Matariki public holiday, believes letting off fireworks is an inappropriate way to
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Hauora fitness programme aligns with maramataka Māori
One sister works as a personal trainer, while the other teaches Kura Kaupapa Māori.
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‘Be cautious because Whiro is at war with the Moon’
The first long lunar eclipse in 800 years, the blood micro moon or marama kūtia is a full moon that comes as a warning, Māori astronomer Professor Rangi Matamua says.
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Award-winning Maōri astronomer calls out racism in western science industry
Top science award goes to Professor Rangi Mātāmua (Tūhoe).
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Dr Rangi Mātāmua, Hinewehi Mohi and Otara Covid-19 response team finalists in Matariki Awards
The awards, now in their fifth year, recognise outstanding Māori achievement and celebrate the best of us – ngā toa o ngā toa.
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'Kupu' app gets star treatment to tell stories about Matariki
During July, people can find Matariki stars hiding in plain sight by taking a single photo with Kupu.
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Bringing the stars closer to Māori
Māori astronomer Professor Rangi Mataamua wants to mould the next generation of Māori scientists.